Holder for stick materials



C. N. CORYELL.

HOLDER FOR STICK MATERIALS Filed Nov. 21, 1934 s Sheets-Sheet 1 ATT RNEY Get. 12, 1 937. c. N. CORYELL HOLDER FOR suck MATERIALS Filed- Nov. 21, 1934 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 aw w 4. mLwza Oct. E2, 1937, c. N. comma.

HOLDER F'QR STICK MATERIALS Filed Now 21", 1934 s Sheets-Sheet 3 6;, 2,841- i1 1; ATTORNEY of these tubes may have a The'operating tube may a short longitudinal movement to Patented Oct. 12,1931

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE- v noman P0155112: v

Charles N. Ooryell, Mamas-chock, N. Y.

The invention relates to containers, and more particularly to holders for dispensing stick material and the like.

According'to one form of the invention, the container may comprise an outerholder tube in which is.disposed aninner operating tube. One longitudinal straight slot and the other tube may have a helical slot. Disposed within'the operating tube is 'a carrier member for carrying the stick material, said carrier member having a part disposed in said slots. have a lower annular operating ring, rotation of which causes the carrier member toadvance or retract. The holder tube may have a cover hingedthereto and having snap engagement therewith. The operating tube may have a cam surface engaging a part on the operating. movement to causes the cover .to

In another form of the invention,

be made for a limited longitudinal movement of the operating tube within the holder tube so that,

operating ring before rotating the annular hand for advancing the lip stick, the ring may be given cause the cover to snap open.

In still another form which the invention may take, the operating tube may be provided with a thumb piece projecting through a slot in the holder tube. Thisslot may have a short longitudinal oifset given a short initial longitudinal movement to cause the cover to snap open after which the finger piece may be moved in the I circular'portion of the slot in'the holder tube causing the. stick material to advance.

to the following The invention also consists in certain new and original features of I tions of parts hereinafter set forth and claimed.

Although the novel features which are believed to be characteristic of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims appended hereto, the invention itself, as to its objects and advantages, and the manner in which it may be carried out, may be better understood by referring description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings forming a pan? thereof, in which a Fig. 1 is a longitudinal'section of one form of the invention;

Fig; 2 is a perspective of this form; 1 Fig. 3 is a detail on the line 3'3 of Fig. 1;

,Figs. 4 and 5 are sections on the lln 4-4 and 5-5, respectively, of 1;

provision may sothat the flngerplece may be construction and combinaform; Fig. 14 is a section on the line ll-H of Fig. 11; Fig. 15 is a section on the line Iii-l5 of Fig. 13; Fig. 16 illustrates the operating tube; and Fig. l7 illustrates the holder tube. I In the following description and in the claims, various details will be identified by specific names for convenience, but they are intended to be as genericin their application as the art will permit.

Like reference characters denote like parts .in the several figures of the drawings. 1 i In the drawings accompanying and forming part of this specification, certain specific -d1S-.- closure of the invention is made for purposes of explanation, but it will be understood that the details may be modified in various respects without departure from the broad aspect of the invention. Referring now to the drawings, and more par ticularly to the first species shown in Figs. 1 to 7, this container comprise i, operating tube 2, carrier 3 holding stick material 4 and a hinged cover 5. The holder, tube I may comprise a body 6 having relatively thick walls and made of moulded material, such as bakelite. The body 6 has an inner helical groove 8 and a reduced upper end in which tightly seats a sleeve I which is preferably'made of metal having a color contrasting with the color of the body 6 for artistic effect.

The cap 5 is provided 9 of any well known ,a purpose hereinafter described more in detail.

When the cap I is closed manually, the elasticity Q of the metal causes the parts ill and II to give,

causing the cap to close with a snap action, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

The operating tube 2' in the form shown is made from flat stock. which is rolled to form a tube.

'I'histube has a straight slot II, a lower flange i3,

30 in general, a holder tube a tongue I5 and a cam surface l6. Forming part of the operating tube is a lower plate |4 having its edge rolled or spun over the flange i3, as indicated in Fig. l, to close the bottom of the container 5 and to provide a knurled hand engaging ring for 10 stick material 4 seating in the carrier 3.

The parts are assembled as. indicated in Fig. l which illustrates the closed position of the container with the lip stick fully retracted, the projection'i'l engaging the bottom of slot I2. After assembly, the tongue I5 is struck over to engage the upper edge of body 6 so that the body 6 is held between tongue l5 and the hand operating member l4. To use the container, the operating ring i4 is turned, the initial movement thereof causing the cam surface iii to ride under the projection I, this forcing the catch members It and il,

apart and putting these parts of the container under an elastic stress.

As the hand member I4 is turned still further, the end of the depressed portion i6 rides over the top of lug causing these parts which have been subjected to elastic strain to suddenly return to normal position, this giving the cover 5 an abrupt flip causing it to swing back to the position shown in Fig. 2. Further movement of the operating member i4 causes the stick material 4 to advance to the desired extent. After use, the operating member i4 is rotated in the opposite direction, causing the carrier to retract to the position shown in Fig. 1, after which the cover 5 is closed manually by the fingers.

Referring now to the second form illustrated in Figs. 8 to 10, this form comprises a holder tube 26, operating tube 24, carrier 25 holding the stick material 36 and a hinged cap 26. The holder tube 26 comprises a body .member 2| preferably of moulded material having a reduced upper end which tightly .seats the metal sleeve 22. The upper end of metal sleeve 22 is provided with an annular bead 26 and the body 2| has a helical slot 23. I

Cap 26 has a hinged connection 21 of the usual construction with the sleeve 22 and has a projecting tongue 26engaging the-annular bead 26 to form a snap catch. The top wall of the cap 26 is depressed or dished as indicated in Figs. 8 and 9. The operating tube 24, in the form shown, is made from flat stock rolled to form a tube and is provided with a straight slot 3|, annular flange 32 and an oblique upper edge forming, in effect, projections 33. Bottom plate 34 is secured to the tube 24 by rolling or spinning over its edges onto flange 32 to form a knurled operating ring or member for operating the container.

Carrier 25 has a projection 35 engaging in slots 23 and 3| and hasa plurality of nibs 36 for seating the stick material 36 as indicated.

Parts are assembled, as indicated in Fig. 8, which illustrates the fully retracted and closed position of the container with the projection 35 in the bottom of slot 3|. After assembly, the oblique projections 33 are bent over the upper edge of body 2| so that the body 2| is held between these bent over projections 33 and the hand operating member 34 in such manner that a small relative longitudinal motion is possible.

To operate the cgntainer from the closed posi-v tion shown in Fig. 8, the hand operating member 34 is pushed longitudinally upward to cause the oblique portions 33 to engage the cover 26. The

elasticity of the metal of bead 26 and tongue 26 causes the cover to open with a snap action taking the position somewhat as illustrated in Fig. 9. The operating member 34 is then rotated in the usual manner, causing the stick material 36 to advance the desired distance.

After use, the operating member 34 is rotated in the opposite direction to retract the stick material. The friction between ,the carrier member 25 and operating member 24 causes the latter to take itslowermost position as illustrated in -Fig. 8 so that after the stick material is fully retracted, the cover 26, which is closed manually, may be closed-without engaging the operating tube 24. It will be understood that there is enough friction between the parts to hold them together with reasonable tightness so that there is no loos'eness in operation.

Referring now to the third form illustrated in Figs. 11 to 1'7, this container comprises a holder tube 46, operating tube 4|, hinged cap 42, carrier 43 holding stick material 56 and finger piece Q4. The holder tube 46 comprises a body 45 of the general configuration shown in Fig. 17 having a sleeve 46 on its upper reduced end. The sleeve 46 has an annular bead 56. The body 45 has a straight internal groove 48 and a circular slot 49 having a vertical offset 56.

The cap 42 is provided with a catch tongue 55 forming a catch with the bead 56 so that when the cap is closed manually asnap engagement is obtained between tongue 55 and head 56. The operating tube 4| which may be made from flat stock has a helical slot 52 and an oblique projection 54 and an opening 53 as illustrated in Fig. 16.

The parts are assembled as illustrated in Figs.

11 and 13, Fig. 11 representing the parts in fully retracted position, and Fig. 13 illustrating the condition of assembly before the positioning of flngenpiece 44 and bottom plate 6|. The finger piece 44 has a pin 59 having an annular groove 66, the pin passing through slot. 56 with hole 53 being seated in the groove 66. After assembly, a bottom 6| may be secured to the holder tube 46 in any desired manner.

To operate the container, the finger piece 44 is advanced longitudinally in the offset 56. This causes the oblique portion 54 to engage the cover 42 overcoming the elasticity of catch parts 55, 56, causing the cover to snap open, as described above in connection with the other forms. The finger piece 44 is then moved around the circular groove 46, causing the stick material 58 to advance to the desired extent. piece 44 is rotated in the opposite direction to the offset 56, after which the cap 46 may be closed manually, the engagement of the cap 42 with the oblique portions 54 moving the finger piece 44 to the bottom of offset 56. If desired, finger piece 44 may. be moved to the bottom of offset 56 before the cap 42 is manually closed.

It will be understood that the thick walled bodies 6, 26, and 45 may be made of attractive moulded material; or, if desired, metal, while the sleeves 1, 22' and 46 are made preferably of metal and may have sharp contrast with the material of the body to produce an attractive appearance.

After use, the finger Furthermore, the operating tubes although illustrated as being made from iiat stock, may also annexed claims, it will ous omissions, substitutions and changes may be Furtherforerthe helical slots in the forms illustrated in Figs. 1 and 8 may be placed in the and the straight slots may be placed in'the outer holding tubes as suggested b3: Grant Patent No. 1,306,179, patented June 10, 1 1 y Thus, holders for stick material have been disclosed which are rugged in construction and inexpensive to manufacture, easy to operate as well as attractive in appearance. They'may be used to hold any kind of material and to dispense any kind of material, for example, lip sticks and eye brow pencils, etc.

While certain novel features of the invention have been disclosed and are pointed out in the be understood that varimade by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention.

What is claimed is:

1. In a holder for stick material and the like,

an outerholder tube, an inner operating tube disposed .therein, a carrier operating tube, said tubes having intersecting slots, said carrier member having a projection in said slots whereby relative rotation of said tubes advances said carrier member, a cover hinged to over the upper end of said holder tube to holdsaid holder tube 2. In a holder an outer holder snugly therebetween.

for stick material and the like, tube, an inner operating tube a carrier member within said operating tube having a cam surface, said cover having a said cam surface whereby the initial relative rotation of said members causes said cover to snap open. I

3. In a holder for stick material and the like, an outer holder tube, an inner operating tube, said tubes having intersecting slots, a carrier member within said operating tube having 'a part disposed in said slots whereby relative rotation of said tubes advances said carrier member, a

' hand-operating part on the lower end of said (A of said tubes operatingtube-and disposed below the lower end of said holder tube, a cover pivoted to said holder tube, catch devices between said cover and holder tube, said holder tube and operating tube having a limited relative longitudinal movement thereby causing said operating tube to engage said cover to snap it open, after which said hand operating part may be rotated to advance said carrier member.

4. In a. holder for stick material and'the like, an outer holder tube, an inner operating, tube, said tubes having intersecting slots, a carrier member within saidoperating tube having a part disposed in saiadgslots whereby relative rotation vances said carrier member. a hand operating base on .the lower member within said portion engaging cured to said end of said operating tube and disposed below the lower endoi said holder tube, a cover pivoted to saidholder tube, catch devices between said cover and holder tube, said operating tube having a part engaging over the upper end of said holder tube,-

said holder tube having a limited relative longitudinal movement on said operating tube between said base and said part thereby causing said operating tube to engage said cover to snap it open, said-cover being closed manually.

5. In a holder for stick material and the like,

a holder tube, an operating tube therein, said tubes having intersecting slots, :3. carrier member within said operating tube and having a part in and connected to said operating tube, a cover hinged to said holder tube, catch devices on said cover and holder tube, said operatingtube having a limited vertical movement, when saidflnger piece is advanced longitudinally in said notch, to engage said cover and cause it to snap 'open, said finger piece then moving in said circular slot to thereafter advance the carrier member, said cover being closed manually.

6. In a. holder for a holder tube having a longitudinal slot, an operating tube therein having a helical slot, a carrier member within said operating tube and having a part in said slots, whereby relative rotation of said tubes advances said carrier member, said 7. In a holder for stick material-and the like,

a holder tube, an operating tube therein, said tubes having intersecting slots, a carrier member within said operating tube and having a part in said slots, whereby relative rotation of said tubes advances said carrier member, said holder tube having an operating slot with a circular part, a finger piece'disposed in said operating slot and connected to said operating tube, a cover seholdertube, said operating tube having a limited movement when said finger piece is advanced in said slot to engage said cover said slots, whereby relative rotation of saidftubes stick material and the'like, I

and'cause it to open, said finger piece moving in said circular part to move the carrier member.

8: In a' container, a holder tube, a cover, a

hinge freely swiveling said cover directly to said holder tube, an

operating tube within said holder tube and having a hand-engaging member at the 7 bottom thereof, said tubes having intersecting slots, 9. carrier within said operating tube and.

having a part disposed in said slots, resilient catch devices onsaid holder tube and cover. the upper edge of said operating tube having a cam surface directly engageabie with a projection on said cover, whereby initial rotative movement of said hand-engaging rier causes saidcam member to advance the carsurface to engage said'pro- Jection-to' overcome said 'catchdevices and cause the resiliency thereof to snap open the cover, said cover being closed manually.

9. In a container, a holder tube, a cover, a hinge freely swiveling said cover directly to said holder tube, an operating tube within said holder tube and having a hand-engaging member on the bottom thereof, said tubes having intersecting slots, a carrier within said operating tube and having a part disbosed in said slots, resilient catch devices on said holdmube and cover, said carrier being fed by rotation of said hand-engaging member, said operating tube being directly engageable with said cover, whereby of said hand-engaging member overcomes said catch devices and causes the resiliency thereof to snap open the cover, said cover being closed manually.

10. In a container, a holder tube, a cover, a

movement hinge freely swiveling said cover directly to said holder tube, an operating tube within said holder tube and having a hand-engaging member on the bottom thereof, said tubes having intersecting slots, a carrier within said operating tube and having a part disposed in said slots, resilient catch devices on said holder tube and cover,

said operating tube directly engaging said cover. whereby initial rotative movement 01 said handengaging member to advance the carrier causes said operating tube to engage said cover to said catch devices and cause the resiliency thereof to snap open the cover, said cover being closed manually.

. CHARLES N. CORYELL. 

